Gelato. Chianti Wine. Olive Oil. Very local Tuscan dishes. All the essentials of the food pyramid are included on this Florence tour. Leave the diet at home and embrace the feast that is Florence.
Highlights
Get ready for the perfect introduction to Florence, especially if you love food! Join a food-loving local guide to learn about local Cucina povera and regional cuisines while exploring the city's small alleyways.
Join us for a true a glance into a past full of love, hate, passion and chemistry Starting from Piazza della Repubblica you’ll be taken to savor some traditional and typical dishes as any Florentine would do! You’ll learn why we love our food! And soon you’ll be talking with your hands as well. Piazza della Repubblica used to be the Forum of the old Roman city when Florence was founded in 59bC by Julius Cesar. Here we will start our journey with the real typical Florentine food and wine. Walk through charming districts while strolling around the main squares and sites before taking a stroll along the Via Lambertesca to arrive at a farm-to-table delicatessen. Meet owner Alessandro who will welcome you to his store situated close to the Ponte Vecchio. Taste Tuscan prosciutto and other typical salumi, all of which come from the owner's free-range organic farm. Savour Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil on toasted bread with our local pecorino cheese, perfectly washed down with a glass of Chianti. Say your goodbyes and head towards your next stop. On the way pass by Piazza della Signoria. This is the true “heart” of the city, where once all the power of Renaissance Florence was held. While there pass by the Porcellino statue to try your “luck” and get a sneak-peek of the magnificent Ponte Vecchio. The next stop is charming spot that offers the best of Cucina Povera Toscana. You can look forward to Ribollita or Panzanella, Pappa al Pomodoro, Lampredotto and bread paired with local wine. After that much food it’s time to visit a true iconic Enoteca, a real treasure trove of local products from the region, including wines, olive oils, and pastries. Think of it as a Tuscan food museum! As we delve into the food conversation, you will enjoy tasting two glasses of exquisite wine paired with fettunta and top-notch olive oil to cleanse their palate. And on the topic of wine, which is one of the threads that will guide our food journey today: let us speak of vineyards, sun, and Tuscan lands, but also of small windows where this nectar was served in dark times, like in Dante's inferno yet the light shined like the sun on the golden roof of the gorgeous Cathedral of the Florentine Duomo. We’ll pass by this quintessential landmark on our way to the next stop: the best gelateria in town. Because who can resist trying authentic Italian gelato while in Italy? Trust us, it's unreal! Continue to a true Florentine Hidden Gem part theatre, part bookstore and part bar, with a wine window as well to taste some amazing Tuscan cookies. We will bid farewell with a glass of Vin Santo. It's a quintessential Tuscan ritual nobody should miss! Before you go, make sure to ask your local guide where else to dine and drink in the city
We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
Please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.